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By now you are all ready for ASIS. I’m determined to make a difference this year in Anaheim. I’m going to carry around my little black book and make notes on the most exciting products that I see each day.

ASIS 2015 Keynotes Provide Frontline Perspectives on Terrorism

ASIS International (ASIS), the leading organization for security management professionals worldwide, will bring three of the foremost experts on domestic and international terror to address security management professionals at its 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits.

Brivo Launches Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

Mobile solution eliminates need for key cards and installation of new on-premise hardware.



Tri-Ed to Distribute RBtec IRONCLAD Fence Intrusion Detection Sensor Kits

Fully wrapped by stainless steel mesh makes it deal for installation on wire fences and concertina coil.

New Liquid Scanner Approved to Airport Security Industry Standard

Provides non-invasive screening of individual, unopened bottles or other containers.

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Security Management System Integrates with ASSA ABLOY IP-enabled Locks

Allows the expansion of Symmetry to doors not normally included in traditional security systems via facility's network infrastructure.

Tascent Emerges with $18.5 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Global Biometric Identity Presence

To develop new high-throughput iris recognition and mobile biometric identity solutions.

Zetron to Highlight Total Communication and Security Solutions at ASIS 2015

To offer demonstrations that highlight all the products and systems necessary to equip an entire, integrated communications and security control room.

OnSSI's Ocularis 5 VMS Now Integrated with Spectra Logic's Verde NAS Storage Platform

Provides a high performance, reliable and affordable long-term IP video retention.

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

U2 Concert Rescheduled Due to Security Risk

The band rescheduled a show in Stockholm after authorities evacuated the venue due to a security breach.

A Special Thank You

First Annual Security Softball Game creates another great security industry story of many coming together to support a worthy cause.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. to Showcase Newest Turnstile and Integrations at ASIS 2015

Company to demo newest addition to its line of turnstiles, the Optical Bi-parting Full Glass-extended (OBFG-E).

Mission 500 and COPS Monitoring Team Up to Provide School Supplies

Approximately 700 children from Title 1 elementary school in Boyton Beach received supplies.

Easy Access Distribution Hosts 16th Annual Technology REVOLUTION Expo

Dedicated experience rooms will host ongoing demonstrations.

U.S. Security Associates Announces New Segway and T3 Training

Curriculum focuses on operational readiness and safety in particular.

Nortek Security & Control Now Offering Numera Libris through A.P.I. Monitoring and Security Central

Feature-rich device designed for instant, hands-free communication with monitoring services.

Quantum Secure Sponsors High-tech Lab at Capitol Technology University

Identity, Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM) Laboratory furnished with latest in SAFE Solutions for research/teaching activities.

HID Global Introduces Long-range Solutions and "Hands-free" Parking and Gate Control

Providing new options for opening doors and parking gates from a distance.

Featured

  • Allegion, Comfort Technologies Implement Mobile Credentials at the Artisan Apartment Homes in Florida

    Artisan Apartment Homes, a luxury apartment complex in Dunedin, Florida, recently transitioned from mechanical keys to electronic locks and centralized system software with support from Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, and Florida-based Comfort Technologies, which specializes in deploying multifamily access control, IoT devices and software management solutions. Read Now

  • Mall of America Deploys AI-Powered Analytics to Enhance Parking Intelligence

    Mall of America®, the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America, announced an expansion of its ongoing partnership with Axis Communications to deploy cutting-edge car-counting video analytics across more than a dozen locations. With this expansion, Mall of America (MOA) has boosted operational efficiency, improved safety and security, and enabled more informed decision-making around employee scheduling and streamlining transportation for large events. Read Now

  • Security Industry Association Launches New “askSIA” AI Tool

    The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership, easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA icon in the top left of webpages. Read Now

    • Industry Events
  • Industry Embraces Mobile Access, Biometrics and AI

    A combination of evolving workplace dynamics, technology innovation and new user expectations is changing how people enter and interact with physical spaces. Access control is at the heart of these changes. Combined with biometrics and AI, mobile access control has become increasingly crucial for deploying entry solutions that are seamless, secure and adaptive to user needs. Read Now

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    An advanced, end-to-end video solution from IDIS, with a focus on reducing waste and costs, has helped a major office development in the City of London align its security with sustainability objectives. Read Now

New Products

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC)

    The latest Qualcomm® Vision Intelligence Platform offers next-generation smart camera IoT solutions to improve safety and security across enterprises, cities and spaces. The Vision Intelligence Platform was expanded in March 2022 with the introduction of the QCS7230 System-on-Chip (SoC), which delivers superior artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing at the edge.